I went here 2 days in a row. needed some spicy Mexican food…read more first day got a chicken burrito, el pollo Rico makes better burritos. it was visually appealing, but ingredients were cheapest of the cheap. 2nd day, I figured maybe I had a bad cook, or went on a bad day. so I ordered the carne asada. whoch was the cheapest flank steak u can get at Walmart... you could hear my plate squeak when I tried to cut it. can't believe I let myself eat it. the cactus it came with has given me runny #2. margarita was big and appealing to look at it, with 0 alcohol... this place is an absolute flop. I've had better food on a cruise. will never come back.

Fernanda Velázquez is a good waitress and she takes good care of me, every time I'm here I'm here…read moreshe knows the whole menu and the drink menu

I had to get in some cajon food in this town…read more this restaurant is very close to my hotel and I have been eyeing it ever since I got here. finally, checked it out a couple days ago. i order the catfish gumbo which comes with 2 sides. I got beans with rice and the veggie of the day, also got a shiner bock beer for 5 bucks. total with tip was ~33 i think i gave 5bucks tip the fish gumbo was really good. i also really like the beans with rice. it has a slightly different flavor profile but also very good. i think this place is a hidden gem.... good portions, decent price, and easy parking, had to figure out another P for a triple P. i think this was better than when I got rip off on bourbon street, yrs back. that was straight up super expensive double charge the tourist stuff...

As soon as you walk into this spot, it feels truly transformed. It's like a time capsule of old…read moretimey New Orleans. We tried to go to happy hour with my partner's parents, but that was only available in the bar area. Given they have some health problems to consider, we could not move over and hover over teeny tables to have dinner so had to handle full price. At full price, I'd give it a solid 3.5. Bumped to a 4 because this is hard to find around here. We got: - shrimp yoli (if you only order one dish, get one with this SAUCE. It's to die for. The shrimp had too much seasoning that it was a little choke worthy and I NEVER complain about flavor. Just lighten up a little!) - escargot (the butter was broken.. so it was kinda rough) -catfish gumbo (solid portion) -redfish add lump crab (while we enjoyed this, it was pricy for what it was) -shrimp and crawfish pasta (good) -orange crème brûlée (light.. not my fav crème brûlée ever but fun to try) - chocolate cake brownie with ice cream

The food was still good for take out. We got the trifecta this time and it kind of was not as much…read morefood for 2 people vs the other combos at the same price. I didn't know how much I was missing when the sausage, corn, potatoes, and eggs were excluded. Next time I will skip this combo and go for another one.

We were starving AND craving a seafood boil. Specifically without crawfish. I love it but it's too…read moremuch work. So we found this place on Google Maps as one of the closest and good price point. It is in an unassuming building on a side of a highway, which turned out to be a food court. The type where you order at an online kiosk and wait for it to be ready. The food court itself is rather plain but it's not really of importance. Very happy we gave it a shot! The Crab & Shrimp feast for two was a great deal for the amount of food and price. We ordered it with Cajun Heat which was just on point. We also added some catfish to the order. Overall, super happy with everything we ordered and will come back for it! But likely for a takeout next time, since they don't sell alcohol in the food court, and we definitely could use some beers with the meal. :D

Another amazing stop at Garbo's. I ordered the seasonal lobster roll - Hatch Chili Lobster Roll…read more Simply fabulous fusion of creamy hatch chili butter and succulent lobster. The salad with champagne vinaigrette was fresh and fantastic. Had to save room for the number 1 of all time key lime pie. As usual the service was 5 stars. Barkley is the role model of an efficient, friendly and caring waitress. Already planning my next trip to Garbo's!

Dropped back into Garbo for an early dinner before driving a while. Although I didn't partake in…read morethe Happy Hour ($5 off select appetizers), I went for the OG Fish Burrito (Mahi Mahi). I know last time I got the clam chowder but hey, it was 102° outside! One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the cleanliness of the restaurant. It's wasn't too busy but the music was on the loud side. Maybe a touch lower please? The burrito was really nice. I thought that maybe my Mahi Mahi would be a little thicker? The fish seemed slim in comparison to the whole of the "Maines" entree. Jalapeño slices accompanied for some pizzazz. The sauce was flavorful and left no shortage of drips. I chose the side of fries. Perfectly made and absolutely screams fresh cut & fried. There's only one problem with them. They tasted fishy. That's because they fry them in the same fryer as the fish is fried. Not my kind of expectation with perfectly golden crisps. I would advise using a stand alone fryer for potatoes only please. Knox my server was very kind and hospitable & we enjoyed talking about the best hot sauce in the world which is found here, Belize's Marie Sharp's. That's a real winner to accompany your meal. Garbo's is classy but to get lobster which is what they're known for, you're going to have to pay for it. It was unfortunately a higher ticket item than I was willing to go for. Definitely improved in value from last time, thank you Garbo's. It's a nice place to dine & I hope to continue getting a superb value when I'm able to visit there again.

A great example of southern style seafood restaurant. The dining room is well decorated with sea…read morestyle environment, fishes, ocean water, crustaceans, etc... the restaurant was busy so all the food we got was delayed. Server was nice to share how backed up the restaurant was. I ordered the fried shrimp with flounder combo. I love how the fries have that beer batter exterior so it's extra crispy. The shrimp was great plum and juicy. I felt like the batter was a little too thick and the batter didn't have any flavor in it. The flounder was good, but the fish was dry. I wish for the price point. The fish was a little thick thicker in meat. It was slightly sweet white meat so that was good. The chicken wings honestly are really good. I was surprised how crispy and juicy the wings were. I love the Cajun flavor along with the lemon pepper. You can really taste both seasonings. They have the chicken wing fried game down very surprised how good the wings were, crispy skin and juicy white meat. The oysters were great, big sized oysters, no sand or shell chips. Nice sweet flavors from the oyster meat. Clean tasting, a little briny, good seafood taste. Alll the side dipping sauces were good, cocktail, ranch, etc. beers were good too. Reasonably priced.

I walked into Surfing Crab hoping for one of those unapologetically messy seafood boils -- the kind…read morewhere you're tying your hair back, rolling up your sleeves, and mentally preparing to smell like garlic butter for the rest of the day. Sadly... this wasn't that experience. I ordered the boil with a pound of crab, head‑on shrimp, squid, corn, and those thin little sausage slices you see at most Cajun spots. The seasoning landed squarely in the middle -- not offensive, not impressive, just sitting there like it was waiting for someone to give it direction. I asked for hot, but what I got tasted more like a medium that didn't want to commit. And the shrimp? Head‑on and not deveined. That gave them a gamy, muddy undertone that took away from the whole boil. At this price point, deveining shouldn't be a luxury add‑on. We also tried the appetizer sampler -- calamari, egg rolls, cheese sticks -- and everything tasted suspiciously similar, like it all took the same little swim in the same fryer without a break. Nothing was terrible, but nothing had personality. These were the kind of appetizers you can find anywhere, and not the kind you remember later. My partner ordered the shrimp po'boy, and while the portion was generous, the breading overwhelmed the shrimp. He ended up peeling most of it off just to get to the actual protein. When the breading becomes the main character, that's a sign the dish needs editing. Now, the mixed drinks? Those were actually good -- balanced, not overly sweet, and honestly the highlight of the meal. And I have to give credit where it's due: our waitress was attentive, friendly, and checked on us consistently without hovering. She did everything right. The food just didn't match her level of service. And look... I'm not trying to be dramatic, but I've had better crab at HEB during crawfish season for a fraction of the price. When your grocery‑store boil is hitting harder than the restaurant version, that's saying something. Overall, Surfing Crab wasn't a disaster, but it wasn't memorable either. For the price and the concept, I expected more depth, more spice, and more care in the prep. This one's a pass for me -- especially when I know I can get fresher, better‑seasoned seafood elsewhere without the premium price tag.

10/10 experience and food was amazing. My husband and I are…read morefrom out of town, and I've been craving a seafood boil! I found this place on TikTok and looked up the location and we just drove straight to it. When we arrived I was confused because I expected a restaurant, but instead a food truck. Was I a little skeptical? Of course, I couldn't lie. Regardless, the reviews were great and their food looked amazing on TikTok. I ordered a #3, which came with 1/2 crab, 10 shrimp, 1 sausage, 1 egg, and 1 corn for $30. The seasoning I added was "lil kick" and Chili Limón. When we got back to our hotel, the food was still warm and I cannot say this enough... it was amazing. Absolutely 10/10. The crab was perfectly cooked and the seasoning was perfect. The shrimp came out so smooth and the potatoes were BOMB. I wish I took a picture before eating it all!

Service was friendly and efficient. Food smelt absolutely amazing. We ordered the Rodeo Special…read more The shrimp was super tender and tasty. Was super excited to be able to get lobster... shouldn't have I know lobster is very difficult to cook. I've had a lot of different lobsters over the years and this is the first one that I was not able to even cut a piece off or chew it. It was so overcooked. The Lobster was beautiful, it was such a shame. Would've gave a five star rating if I could've ate the lobster plus it was really expensive and we only have one egg and one corn so who gets to eat it??? No for real who? lol

This restaurant was pretty good and the food came out in less than 10 min! The service was good and…read moreI liked how he was very efficient. The restaurant has lots of seating and it has a very chill vibe. There are plenty of TVs to watch sports games and there is a bar as well. Calamari: The calamari was very crispy and a good portion. The flavor was also very neutral and there was not any weird tastes. However, I wish the calami came out warmer as it was a bit lukewarm when it arrived to the table. Shell Shocker: This boil was really good! The portion is good and the prices are standard. I got the Hook & Reel special blend and it was extremely flavorful and yummy. Next time, I am going to get the spicy because the mild had ZERO spice. This boil came with corn, two potatoes, crab, and shrimp.

My past interactions with seafood broils have not been positive so I had given up. The first was…read morewith a party and was meh but I'm finding out it was the stuff others picked out as well as the flavor( "butter") . The second time was at Joes crab Shack and the crab there was empty and they mixed up the flavors with the incredibly spicy one. Like the saying goes third times the charm. Came here with my fiancé over the weekend. First and foremost the service was great. Our server was very friendly and helpful. She also informed us that they had an all day happy hour so we ordered a pitcher of margarita. Everything came out fast, the flavors were great, and for the price the amount in the bag was great. Will definitely be coming back.

Alex the manager, he was very accommodating. Order came out wrong, but he make sure that it was…read morecorrected as soon as possible and Sarah the waitress. She was a real good hostess.

Had a great experience here, ordering is pretty standard to most crab/shrimp boils, seasonings…read moreinclude: 1. Cajun 2.lemon pepper 3. Garlic Mix 4. The whole Shabang which is all 3 combined. We went in an hour before closing and were seating within 20minutes on a busy Sunday night! The interior was very clean, great place to take family or friends. Had such a great experience!

Awesome bartender and margarita deal! Andrea, the bartender, jokes around and is very fun! Great…read moreservice. Great food.

I went on a Sunday and there were about 3 or 4 other parties there. Most were sitting at the bar,…read moreI wasn't greeted and there was no acknowledgment from the girl working there so I sat at the bar too for my best chance at service. The red salsa didn't taste like it was made in house but the green salsa did Agua Fresca was good size and not overly sweet Portion of nachos was good Only one server/bartender working so she took a while to take drink and food order Service was lacking but I would go back to try some of their other menu options. Maybe service will be better next time.

They were working on my air-conditioning today and so I had to spend some hours somewhere. It was…read morenational oyster day so I naturally thought about this place.. Lahn & Jordan was working and they took care of me. It's my birthday next Monday and my other Guy friend's birthday was on Sunday so we got free cake and ice cream along with oysters that were amazing and crab and so much food. It was amazing. It's not that expensive either. I highly recommend this place and everybody is so so friendly. If you've never been, please try it's more of like an Asian seafood kind of place..

This was our first time dining here, and we decided to give it a try because of all the glowing…read morereviews. Unfortunately, I honestly don't understand the hype. The food was bland and lacked seasoning. The calamari and shrimp appetizer was especially disappointing--it was so rubbery it was almost inedible, and at $22.95, we expected much better. The only highlight of our visit was our waitress. She was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. If you enjoy bland, rubbery seafood, this may be the place for you. If you're looking for flavorful, well-prepared food, I'd recommend dining somewhere else. Complete waste of a date night and $60!